Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or pastoral support?
We are seeking an enthusiastic an
d motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about supporting young people and developing their classroom experience.
The Role
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students in lessons across a range of subjects
- Delivering targeted interventions and small group sessions
- Providing one-to-one support for students who require additional assistance
- Assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Supporting classroom behaviour and student engagement
- Helping teachers prepare learning resources and classroom activities
- Encouraging student confidence, independence, and academic progress
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a degree in any subject
- Have a genuine interest in education and working with young people
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be proactive, patient, and adaptable
- Have previous experience working with young people, either through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, or youth work (desirable but not essential)
- Be considering a future career in teaching or education
What the School Offers
- A supportive and welcoming secondary school environment
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
- Opportunities to progress into teacher training pathways
- A dedicated leadership team committed to staff development
If you are a graduate looking to make a positive impact on young people's education while gaining invaluable school-based experience, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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